2006 Panoz Esperante vs. 2012 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2012 Ford Mustang is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Panoz Esperante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Panoz Esperante would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 305 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Mustang weights approximately 31 kg more than 2006 Panoz Esperante.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Mustang. (379 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Panoz Esperante | 2012 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Panoz | Ford |
| Model | Esperante | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4589 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 379 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1566 kg |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 61 L |
